What's Happening?
2022 Field training for amphibian & reptile courses
In 2021, we contributed 516 person hours in the field and logged 818 observations of 33 species including 12 species-at-risk.
Amphibians and reptiles are on the move and we will be too as we head out to complete the field training component of the amphibian and reptile courses. If you are interested in joining us and have not registered for the courses, you can register, gain access to the recorded sessions and online modules, and join us for the field training. Field days consist of 6-hrs in one of three locations: southwestern, central, or southeastern Ontario. Surveys are conducted in protected areas with authorization to conduct research and handle amphibians and reptiles for the purpose of contributing to conservation efforts. |
Southern Ontario at risk reptiles (SOARR) Needs our help
Support reptile species at risk, get a charitable tax deduction, and complete the amphibian, reptile, and monitoring courses. Here's how it works:
Adopt one (1) turtle hatchling ($100) for each course you want to participate in and receive a tax receipt for your donation Provide proof of donation via email. A simple screen capture of the donation confirmation will do Gain access to all online resources for the course(s) and participate in the 6-hr field training day(s) Learn more about SOARR CBC news story London Free Press story |
Community-Conservation
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Current Projects
Community-based Conservation
CanadaCombining education and research by offering three amphibian and reptile courses in a blended (online and in-person) format while conducting research on species at risk in central Ontario. |
Costa Rica
Working with the Asociacion Salvemos las Tortugas de Parismina (ASTOP) to restore marine turtle populations and conducting herpetological research at Reserva Biologica Tirimbina |
Guyana
A new initiative with Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development exploring the balance between community, culture, and conservation. |
Success in community-based conservation is measured by how effectively you can work your way out of a job!
Your goal is to become obsolete because the skills and knowledge gaps in the local community have been addressed.
Your goal is to become obsolete because the skills and knowledge gaps in the local community have been addressed.
OUR GOAL
Develop relationships with local communities to improve their capacity for conservation and restoration of species and spaces. |